BHRS Program Manager

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES :

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This list may be used to fill BHRS Program Manager vacancies as long as the list is active. As such, you are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy doesn’t exist in the program for which you are interested.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is a Division of the Marin County Health and Human Services Department. At BHRS, we care for the whole person with compassion and respect for your cultural values. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain long term health, wellness and recovery, and to foster healthy families and communities.

Current Vacancies

Adult and Older Adult System of Care

There is one (1) full-time vacancy in the Health & Human Services, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Division for a Program Manager within for the Adult and Older Adult System of Care (ASOC). Reporting to the Division Director, this collaborative leader provides strategic and operational leadership for five Full-Service Partnership (FSP) programs that support adults and older adults living with serious behavioral health conditions. These programs play a critical role in promoting recovery and community inclusion through comprehensive, wraparound care.

The Program Manager will guide a team of five Unit Supervisors and oversee a continuum of services designed to ensure individuals receive timely, compassionate, and effective support. Key responsibilities include staff supervision and development, fiscal and contract oversight, data-driven program evaluation, and quality improvement. This position also collaborates across BHRS, other County divisions, and community partners to strengthen service coordination and improve outcomes for clients and families.

This is a unique opportunity to join a department deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and person-centered care. BHRS values collaboration, compassion, and accountability—and strives to create a culture where staff are supported, innovation is encouraged, and learning is continuous. The Program Manager will play a central role in shaping services that promote wellness, dignity, and recovery for the Marin community.

Crisis and Justice Involved Division

There is one (1) full-time vacancy in the Health & Human Services, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Division for a Program Manager in the Crisis and Justice Involved (CJI) Division.

The BHRS Crisis and Justice-Involved Division provides a comprehensive continuum of care that bridges community-based crisis intervention, court and legal collaborative care, and in-custody behavioral health services. The Program Manager will oversee the Crisis Continuum, which includes the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), Mobile Crisis Response Team, Crisis Aftercare Team, and critical incident response, ensuring timely, person-centered, and effective services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises across Marin County. Reporting to the Division Director for the Crisis and Justice-Involved Division, the Program Manager plays a key leadership role in advancing an integrated crisis system that emphasizes prevention, compassionate care, and equitable access to services. Additional responsibilities include ongoing data and performance reporting to support continuous quality improvement.

The Program Manager will oversee a team of supervisors, and collaborate closely with partners across the behavioral health, criminal justice, and community systems to strengthen the County’s continuum of crisis services. Responsibilities include program planning and development, policy and procedure oversight, fiscal and contract management, and supervision of professional clinical and administrative staff. The incumbent will foster a culture of learning, accountability, and compassion, supporting staff development while advancing collective goals for service excellence and equity. This position also contributes to agency-wide initiatives and strategic planning efforts, collaborating with internal leadership and external partners such as the BHRS Adult and Children’s Systems of Care, Substance Use treatment providers, the Public Guardian, local hospitals, patients’ rights, first responders, and community-based organizations to promote a responsive, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed system of care.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

Our highly qualified candidates will have a strong foundation in specialty mental health services relevant to the assignment area. Proven leadership skills are essential for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and supervising behavioral health programs and staff; demonstrated skills in developing and implementing program goals, meaningful objectives and outcomes, and policies and procedures; the ability to manage complex clinical or personnel related issues; and strong verbal and written communication skills. Prior experience developing collaborative relationships with community-based organizations and having political acumen to balance competing priorities is ideal.

The ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic environment where flexibility, creativity, and accountability are essential. They should have deep knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and regulations that impact service delivery. The ideal candidate is skilled in translating data into action, mentoring leaders, and balancing operational demands with a steadfast focus on recovery-oriented care. This person values relationships and approaches partnerships with clients, families, peers, and community organizations with humility and respect. The ideal candidate will share BHRS’s commitment to equity, person-centered care, and continuous improvement, bringing curiosity, steadiness, and vision to building a behavioral health system where everyone has the opportunity to heal and thrive.

These leaders are thoughtful and confident decision-makers who value collaboration, transparency, and accountability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and fiscal management skills, including experience overseeing contracts, budgets, MediCal andBHRS funded services, and programmatic initiatives, and will be adept at balancing strategic vision with operational execution.
In addition to the above, the current vacancies have included additional ideal candidate criteria.

For the Adult and Adult System of Care ideal candidate is a dedicated and collaborative behavioral health leader who inspires others through partnership, integrity, and purpose. They should have a strong foundation in specialty mental health, substance use, and treatment for co-occurring disorders. This candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional (e.g., LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist,) with demonstrated success managing complex behavioral health programs and leading programs that include multidisciplinary teams in public or community-based settings.

For the Crisis and Justice-Involved System of Care, the ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psychologist) with extensive experience leading crisis and acute behavioral health programs. They are grounded in person-centered approaches, supporting recovery while understanding the complexities of delivering care at the intersection of behavioral health, public safety, and community systems. The candidate will have knowledge of crisis response operations, including mobile crisis, crisis stabilization, and critical incident support, and will be skilled in using data and outcomes to guide program improvement and system transformation. They will bring a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape crisis services and use that knowledge to advance humane, effective, and innovative responses for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and teams working within these services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management, including program development, implementation and evaluation; goal setting, personnel management; budgeting and fiscal administration; grants administration; and contract negotiation and monitoring.
• Applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical requirements for the full range of mental health and substance use services available.
• Application and effectiveness of a variety of multi-discipline mental health treatment modalities.
• Community and agency consultation methods and procedures used to define and resolve mental health problems.

Ability to

• Manage, implement and evaluate services that carry out overall program objectives and achieve appropriate outcomes.
• Determine the needs and priorities of mental health services in the community.
• Interpret, explain and apply legislation, regulations, policies and directives; develop and implement appropriate clinic/program policy; and ensure clinic/program compliance.
• Plan, organize and manage the activities of employees.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the performance of duties, including multi-disciplinary staff, community members and organizations, public and private agencies, and local, state and federal agencies.
• Work collaboratively to enhance service integration within the department and non-profit community partners.
• Learn program specific information systems.
• Prepare and present effective written and verbal reports, policies, procedures and other written materials.
• Effectively represent the program, department and County in meetings and presentations.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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